The adventures of a single woman who combines ministry with parenting a special needs young adult.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Apologies

Daughter has been very apologetic for her behavior of late. Very apologetic. As in, every third sentence out of her mouth is an apology. I never knew that apologies could be so annoying. I hope none of you ever have an opportunity to discover how annoying apologies are.

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I have a sinus infection. It's Christmas week, so that's not unusual. Not feeling good puts me one edg, which makes the constant apologies even more annoying. I finally suggested I was tired of the words, and wanted to see actions to back them up. Daughter has an appointment with her new psychiatrist today. I wonder if there's a pill he can give her for being annoying....

2 comments:

I hope you feel better soon.Sinus infections are exhausting. They sap one's energy more than any other affliction I've experienced, except for walking pneumonia. Yuck!You deserve to lie down under a snug comforter and take a real nap. Resting in a chair doesn't satisfy like a nap.As for the constant apologies, you're right-- they don't mean anything without action to back it up. Your DD probably feels anxious because she knows you're irritated with her and she wants everything to be all better. But without putting in any effort on her part.I feel for you, I really do. I hope your DD turns it around, as you say. Does she like her program? It sounds like there's less drama there than there was in her former one.

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About Me

I'm a pastor and a mother. I was ordained in October of 1985, and began serving this suburban congregation in October of 2010. In March of 1990 I was asked to take an almost 3 year old "for the weekend." Five years into the weekend I adopted her. Daughter carries a number of diagnoses: Reactive Attachment Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Bipolar, seizure disorder, and type 1 diabetes. She moved into a group home in November of 2011. She attends a sheltered workshop and sings in the church choir.

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Important People and Places

Daughter became my foster child in 1990, shortly before she turned 3, and I adopted her when she was 8.

Capital is a state capital in the midwest. In October of 2010 I became pastor of a church on the edge of town.

Administrative Assistant is my keeper. She runs the office at the church, and at heart is an artist. She helps turn my crazy ideas into reality.

Program is where Daughter spends most of her days. She does some piece work and participates in some classes and activities. She'd like to get community employment, but still has some work to do to make that possible.

Sister Best Friend and I met in seminary. We vacationed together for a number of years, and then she got married. We still do some cooperative worship planning. She seves a church less than an hour away.

Far Away Sister is 4.5 years young than me. She lives across the country. She was an electrical engineer until she stayed home to raise Tall Niece and Nephew. Now that they are graduating, she is planning to become a high school math teacher.

Sister is 10 years young than me. She is divorced and the mother of Short Niece. She lives in the same state as Capital. She is a teacher.

Brother is 11 1/2 years younger than I am. He finally got married in February of 2009. He lives near Sister. They are the parents of Baby Nephew.